The future of Newcastle’s creative venue, Cobalt Studios, has come into jeopardy following a noise complaint. Cobalt Studios has become a favourite venue for many local performers and artists since it first opened. However, the noise complaint has triggered a desperate attempt to quickly raise funds to be able to […]
Music
Silksworth Cricket Club to host ‘More than Music’ festival
The ‘More than Music’ festival will take place at the Silksworth Cricket Club from July 14 to 16 and has already attracted over 200 people on its official Facebook page. The event will include entertainment such as circus performers, retro gaming and of course the music itself. Over the weekend […]
SR News Exclusive: Hash Rotten Hippo to host new Hip Hop night in Gateshead
North East Hip Hop’s leading blogger, Hash Rotten Hippo has announced a new Hip Hop night to take place in Gateshead as an SR News exclusive. The hub for local rap artists online is taking his brand to live events in partnership with the Arch Sixteen Cafe for open mic […]
Evolution Emerging Reveal 2017 Full Line-Up
The biggest showcase of emerging talent from the North East is back! Evolution Emerging have revealed their full 2017 line-up coming to the Ouseburn Valley on the 27th May. Late last week the headliners were announced including Lulu James, Coquin Migale and Eat Fast. Tickets for the event start at […]
UK Hip Hop festival The Bridge announced as latest North East music event
The North East has become a hotbed for music festivals in 2017. Hit The North in Newcastle and Festival On The Wall in Northumberland are amongst recent additions to the festival calendar alongside regular events such as Evolution Emerging and Sunniside Live. One more festival has been announced for fans […]
New arts venue gets the thumbs up from local artists
Sunderland Council have given the go ahead for the £8.2million venue for the new performing arts theatre which will be adjacent to the Old Fire Station on High Street West. The theatre is expected to have enough space for 450 seats and will fit at least 700 people standing. It […]
North East talent on the line-up for new music festival
A new music festival for the UK’s emerging artists is set to hit the North East this April. Hit The North, created by SSD Concerts, will see hundreds of music acts in 14 venues across Newcastle perform on the weekend of April 27-29. SSD Concerts expressed their importance […]
Was ITV Hacked During The 1975 Brit Awards Performance?
Britain’s answer to The Grammys. The Brit Awards was shrouded in controversy last night. From Skepta and Stormzy’s performances being heavily muted to Chris Martin’s disappointing performance in tribute to George Michael, the celebration of UK music was at the centre of rumours of hacking. During the show, broadcast on […]
Little Mix win their first Brit Award
Girl group Little mix have won their first Brit award for their song ‘Shout Out To My Ex’. The track, which was number one on the singles chart for three weeks after its release, won best British single at the prestigious awards. The group, which includes two North East singers, also […]
‘The Glastonbury of the North’ set for Northumberland with Festival On The Wall
A music festival dubbed the Glastonbury of the North will be staged in August this year. Festival On The Wall features renowned headline acts The Libertines and Pet Shop Boys, as well as many other stars including Mark Ronson, Twin Atlantic and Maximo Park. Festival organisers are also set to announce […]